Newbury Zombie Survival Run
October 22, 2018
Coming October 27, 2018. The zombie apocalypse has hit England! Travel to Newbury, about an hour’s drive east of London for the Zombie Survival Run. Not only is this a survival run, keeping your 3 “lives” (i.e., flags on your tag belt) from the blood thirsty zombies scattered along the 5K route, but it’s also […]
Connors Farm Corn Maze
October 19, 2018
Now through October 31, 2018. All aboard! The theme of this year’s Corn Maze at Connors Farm is the “Crazy Train”. Head to this farm in Danvers, in the northeastern corner of Massachusetts, for a fun day making your way through the 7 acre corn maze. Once you’re done, enjoy their country kitchen and BBQ, […]
Halloween at Muncaster Castle
October 17, 2018
Coming October 23-28, 2018. Get in the Halloween spirit at one of Britain’s most haunted castles! Muncaster Castle in West Cumbria has some frightfully good events and activities the week before Halloween. For the brave, there’s the Scary Maze (not recommended for those under 12). For the whole family, there’s the Muncaster Monster Cabaret with […]
Zombie Run UK
October 16, 2018
Coming October 21, 2018. Yikes, zombies have invaded the north east of England! It’s the Zombie Run UK held in Hamsterley Forest in County Durham. The 5K course is filled with obstacles and zombies that are trying to infect you by stealing your life tags. If you’re lucky enough to make it through the forest […]
International Observe the Moon Night
October 12, 2018
Coming October 20, 2018. Celebrate the moon! International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) is a worldwide event dedicated to learning about lunar science and space exploration. Held annually since 2010, it is observed in September or October when the moon is at first quarter, the moon phase when we can see exactly half of the moon’s surface illuminated, and […]
Trek or Treat
October 11, 2018
Coming October 26, 2018. Halloween is approaching and what better time to go for a night run through the woods? Check out the Trek or Treat 5K Night Run and Creepy Mile held in Oakville, Ontario, about an hour’s drive from Toronto. Get your headlamp or flashlight and costume and join the fun as you […]
Wilmington Women’s Half Marathon and 8K
October 10, 2018
Coming October 27, 2018. An inaugural women’s race in the second smallest state in the United States! The first Wilmington Women’s Half Marathon and 8K will be held in Delaware’s largest city. The flat routes take you through charming historic downtown and residential streets and along the banks of the Delaware, Christina and Brandywine Rivers. Cash […]
CircumBurke Trail Challenge
October 9, 2018
Coming October 13, 2018. A tough event (not a race!) with rewards of sweeping mountain landscapes and Vermont fall foliage! The ninth annual CircumBurke Trail Challenge combines the top three East Burke area mountain bike networks, Kingdom Trails Association, Victory Hill Sector, and Burke Mountain Resort, to give you a 26.2 mile adventure on singletrack […]
Zombie Walk – Issaquah Under Seige!
October 8, 2018
Coming October 27, 2018. What’s Halloween without a few zombies! The Zombie Walk – Issaquah Under Seige! is a fun-filled zombie parade, complete with flash-mob dance. The quaint, historic downtown streets of Issaquah, a suburb of Seattle, are turned into the city of the undead. Don’t worry if your zombie face is in the shop, they’ll […]
Boston Tea Party Reenactment
October 5, 2018
Coming December 16, 2018. American history buffs know this day well. It’s the day back in 1773, when colonists protested against the British by board three ships moored in Boston Harbor, destroying over 92,000 pounds of tea. This event, known as the Boston Tea Party, is commemorated in a night of debates at the historic Old […]
Halloween in Emmaus 5K
October 3, 2018
Coming October 20, 2018. A spooktacular race! Pick out your costume and get ready for the Halloween in Emmaus 5K. This Pennsylvania race is a popular one with up to 20,000 spectators cheering runners on as they make their way through the same route that the annual Halloween Parade follows. Cash prizes will be awarded to top runners […]
Fall Foliage Classic
October 2, 2018
Coming October 13, 2018. See the best of the New England fall foliage on two wheels! Join America by Bicycle on their annual Fall Foliage Classic tour. Travel through Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts for a total of 333 miles over the course of 7 days. With an average of 45 miles per day, this fully supported […]
Halloween Candy Run
October 1, 2018
Coming October 28, 2018. Candy, candy, candy! Grab a costume and sign up for the Halloween Candy Run in Dayton, Ohio. Costumed runners race about town and dodge scary monsters while each aid station will be decorated in Halloween regalia with volunteers handing out water and candy. Several distances are available: 1-Mile, 5K, and 10K, or […]
Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K
September 28, 2018
Coming October 27, 2018. Don’t lose your head to the headless horseman…prepare yourself for the Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K! This small town (yes, there really is a Sleepy Hollow, as of 1996!) lies on the banks of the Hudson River, about an hour north of New York City. Marked with orange arrows, the challenging course […]
Cairnie Fruit Farm and Mega Maze
September 27, 2018
Now through October 31, 2018. How about a mega maze in bonnie Scotland? Visit the Cairnie Fruit Farm and Mega Maze in the scenic Fife countryside, a little over an hour’s drive north of Edinburgh. A labyrinth of pathways and blind alleys extend over 6 acres with the maize growing to a height of 9 feet. […]
Graveyard Shift Ghost Tour at Mark Twain House
September 25, 2018
Coming October 5 through October 27, 2018. Bring on your Huck Finn adventurous spirit and sign up for the Graveyard Shift Ghost Tour at Mark Twain House! A National Historic Landmark, the Mark Twain House was built for Samuel Clemens, his wife, Livy, and their children in Hartford, Connecticut. They lived there from 1874 to 1891. The after-dark tour […]
SwellWomen Sri Lanka Surf & Yoga Retreat
September 24, 2018
Coming November 3, 2018. Get your shaka and your ohm on with the SwellWomen Sri Lanka Surf and Yoga Retreat! Spend 7 nights in this island country in South Asia, known for its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and national parks teeming with wildlife. Your retreat includes surfing lessons, a photo shoot capturing your surfing highlights, daily […]
Great Maine Outdoor Weekend
September 21, 2018
Coming September 21, 2018. Saturday is the first official day of fall and very fittingly, also the start of the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. It’s actually a weeklong event that focuses on connecting you with the natural world, to promote fun, physical activity, and good health. Various organizations and companies host a a slew of outdoor-oriented […]
Whistler Turkey Trot
September 19, 2018
Coming October 7, 2018. Start a new Thanksgiving tradition. Canadian Thanksgiving is October 8th and there’s an inaugural running event in Whistler, one of our favorite places to visit. Head to beautiful British Columbia and earn your Thanksgiving feast with the cutely named 5K Drumstick Dash and the 10K Gravy Burner. The two courses take […]
Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run
September 17, 2018
Coming September 29, 2018. Do you hear the bagpipes? It’s the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run, a collection of events in Glasgow for the whole family including a Toddler Dash, Family Mile, 10K and Half Marathon. The course starts in the heart of the city at George Square, taking runners past some of Glasgow’s main […]
Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler & 5k Walk/Run
August 31, 2018
Coming September 3, 2018. One of the few races to be run on National Park Land. The 49th annual Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler & 5k Walk/Run is race that gives you a feel of the old Southwest. Choose from either an 8 mile course or a 5K course taking you through the hot, rolling […]
Kite Sisters Wave Strapless Kitesurfing Camp
August 30, 2018
Coming October 13, 2018. Not just surfing, but kitesurfing! What?! Yes, the Kite Sisters Wave Strapless Kitesurfing Camp will have you soaring through the waves of northern Peru. Two levels are offered: the first week is for beginners and those new to strapless surfboards (Wave Riding Discovery Camp) and the second is for intermediate to […]
Conquer The Bridge
August 29, 2018
Coming September 3, 2018. Run across the 4th longest suspension bridge in California! Conquer the Bridge has runners speeding out and back across the 36-story-tall, 1,500-foot-long, Vincent Thomas Bridge, which has been featured in many movies and television shows such as Charlie’s Angels, To Live and Die in LA, and CHiPs. The race is 5.3 […]
Flash Foxy Women’s Climbing Festival
August 28, 2018
Coming October 12, 2018. How’s it hangin’? The popular Flash Foxy Women’s Climbing Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee is a four day event aimed at bringing together and celebrating women climbers. Throughout the event there will be opportunities to demo new equipment, attend workshops and clinics, learn from experts in the field, and connect with other passionate female […]